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Red squirrel
Scientific name: Sciurus vulgaris
The native red squirrel is mostly found in forests in the north of the UK. It has a characteristically bushy tail, large ear tufts and red fur.
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: 18-24cmTail: 17-18cm
Weight: 100-350g
Average lifespan: 6 years
Conservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.